This list is for those that like their snowboarding hard, fast and uncompromising.
I have compiled what I think are the best 6 aggressive all-mountain snowboards currently on the market. This list has been update for the 2017-18 season.
As is tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com, each board will receive a rating out of 100.
How these Boards Compared
See how the top 6 compared to the averages in the stats below.
- I looked at 14 different aggressive all-mountain boards
- The average score was 82.5/100
- The highest score was 92.7/100 (see #1 below)
- The lowest score was 75.3/100
- The average price was $577
NOTE: This list was for the 2017-18 season. For the latest Top 5 Aggressive All-Mountain Snowboards List, check out the link below:
>>Latest Season’s Top 5 Aggressive All-Mountain Snowboards
O.k. let’s get into the top 6!
Aggressive All-Mountain Board #6
Board: Salomon Man’s Board
Price: $549
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Rating: 83.1/100
The Man’s Board is one of the better aggressive all-mountain options when it comes to getting air.
So if you like your jumps, but still want something that will bomb at speed and be awesome when laying down a carve, then the Man’s Board is worth looking at.
The Man’s Board has a little bit of rocker in its camber profile but the camber is the dominant part of the profile. That helps it with float in powder and makes it ever so slightly more forgiving than it would be if it were all camber.
But make no mistake, this board is definitely still an aggressive all mountain ride.
Learn more about the Man’s Board in the video below
This video is for the 2016 model but not much has changed for the 2017 & 2018 models except for the very different graphic.
They hit some boxes and rails in this video. I didn’t find this board much fun to jib on but it’s doable (as evidenced in the video below) if you’re an advanced jibber.
Score Breakdown for the Man’s Board
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Carving: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Speed: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jumps: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Powder: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Switch: | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 83.1/100 |
Aggressive All-Mountain Board #5
Board: Jones Explorer
Price: $449
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5)
Rating: 84.3/100
The Explorer is the lowest priced board on this list and was the lowest of the 14 aggressive all mountain boards I looked at.
So if you’re looking for this style of board but don’t want to pay a good bit less than the average price, then this is definitely worth looking at.
It’s also the best on this list in powder.
It’s got more rocker in the shape than the other boards in this list. It’s fair to say it’s also probably the least aggressive in the list – so if you want something with just that bit more forgiveness – but still a more aggressive ride than your average all mountain board, then this is the one on the list for you.
Learn more on the Explorer in the video Below
Score Breakdown for the Explorer
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Carving: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Speed: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jumps: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Powder: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Pipe: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Switch: | 3.0 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 84.3/100 |
Aggressive All-Mountain Board #4
Board: Capita Mercury
Price: $519
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
Rating: 86.0/100
Coming in at #4 is the Capita Mercury.
Like the Explorer (#5 above) the Mercury was a tough one as to whether I would classify it as an all-mountain or an aggressive-all-mountain. It’s the kind of board that you can get in and put in an aggressive carve on but then when you want to you can get more playful on it – and it’s something you can ride slow if you need to.
It’s also above average in terms of powder, compared to the rest on this list (only the Explorer was better) – so if you want something that’s also got a bit more float, but still want something aggressive, then this is again a good option.
I also found this board super light. That plus some really decent pop made this board a great one for jumps and for spins if that’s something you also want to use it for. It’s a very versatile snowboard – which is why I was tempted to put it in the all-mountain list rather then here.
Learn more about the Mercury in the video
Score Breakdown for the Mercury
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Carving: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Speed: | 4.0 | 16/20 |
| Jumps: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Powder: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Switch: | 3.0 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 86.0/100 |
Aggressive All-Mountain Board #3
Board: GNU Billy Goat
Price: $539
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7.5/10)
Rating: 86.5/100
The Billy Goat (or Billy Goat C3 BTX to be precise) is perfect for any hard charging rider.
You want a board that is going to handle on the steepest terrain? Then why not go with a goat! Fast, aggressive and balanced, this deck can handle whatever you throw at it.
This is also a great choice for anyone who encounters icy snow regularly – it has awesome edge-hold in hard snow and icy snow conditions – in large part due to the magne-traction edges.
Learn more in the video
Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Carving: | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Speed: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jumps: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Powder: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Switch: | 3.0 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 86.5/100 |
Aggressive All-Mountain Board #2
Board: Burton Custom X
Price: $749
Flex: Stiff (9/10)
Rating: 87.1/100
You want power, precision and speed? Then the Custom X should be on your radar.
Burton call this the most aggressive board in their line up (and I agree!) and with a medium stiff flex, directional shape and a traditional camber profile there’ll be nothing too steep, too narrow or too gnarly for this bad boy.
It’s not the cheapest board on the market but you get a lot for the price in terms of tech and toughness.
Learn more on the Custom X in the video
Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Carving: | 5.0 | 25/25 |
| Speed: | 5.0 | 20/20 |
| Jumps: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Powder: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Pipe: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Switch: | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 87.1/100 |
Aggressive All-Mountain Board #1
Board: Slash ATV
Price: $529
Flex: Medium Stiff (8/10)
Rating: 92.7/100
And the #1 spot goes to the Slash ATV!
This board only knows one way down the mountain – hard and fast. But should you want to do hard and fast airborne or riding switch then the ATV has you covered for that too!
It’s got a directional twin shape – which is what helps to make it pretty decent at riding switch – but everything else about this board is super aggressive. It’s super responsive, stiff and features a traditional camber profile.
This is all round just a killer deck and I had heaps of fun demoing it. It was one of those boards that I felt I didn’t have to get used to – it was awesome from the very first turn I made on it.
Learn more in the video
This video is for the 2016 model but still relevant for the 2017 & 2018 models – will put up a 2018 one if I find one.
Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Carving: | 5.0 | 25/25 |
| Speed: | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Jumps: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Powder: | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
| Uneven Terrain: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Pipe: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Switch: | 3.0 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 92.7/100 |
Thanks for Reading
I hope this post has helped to narrow down the best aggressive all-mountain options for you.
If you think you would prefer something a little less aggressive you could also check out my all-mountain and all-mountain freestyle lists.
NOTE: This list was for the 2017-18 season. For the latest Top 5 Aggressive All-Mountain Snowboards List, check out the link below:
>>Latest Season’s Top 5 Aggressive All-Mountain Snowboards
Where to Buy, Current Prices and More Info
If you can find one of these boards in the 2017-18 model, you should be able to get them at a considerably cheaper price than their MSRP. This is the nature of past season boards.
Check out the links below to see if you can find the board you’re after in a past model.
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